Fried Model M "Signature Series" Loudspeakers

[cjmustang69]

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the Fried Model M Signature Series speakers from the the 1970s? I've done some searching of internet, but am finding limited information. I purchased a pair today, as I remember the Fried brand from my college days in late 70s and would like to hear how they perform. Any information would be appreciated.

 

[The SGD]

if i recall correctly they were made after Fried left IMF, definitly worth having but their value is not reflected well in the buyers market.

god knows but some people would prefer a pair of budget B&W speakers to them. i am going to guess they are bookshelf with a transmission line and Seas drive units. i think NAD bought some and rebadged them as signature series.

 

[cjmustang69]

Thanks for response SGD. Actually, the Model M Signature speaker is a floorstanding speaker weighing 95 lbs and standing just over 43 inches tall. From what I have found - it is a 3 way speaker with 8" woofer. This is about all I've been able to find on internet about this model.

 

[The SGD]

a picture?? Fried was famous for his TL lines so i will be astounded if they are not

 

[gdwrench]

You will get a lot more response with illustrations...

 

[cjmustang69]

I know photos would help - but I don't have the speakers to take photos of. I was just wondering if anyone had any experience or knowledge of this model. I'll post photos when I pick them up.

 

[dogdaddy]

fried model m speaker specs

here's mfr info link:

http://www.marklev.com/IMF/documents/Fried/Fried Model M Loudspeaker.pdf

I almost bought a pair recently but the "speaker doctor" in CLT advised me you can't get parts when they break down.

Had some A3's for a while - sounded terrific.

 

[elcoholic]

Doooode, they had fried speakers in the 70's? That would have been uber cool, 'cause I was fried in the 70's all the time too.